MHS Wins Games At Seymour
The MHS basketball teams swept Seymour with the Mohawks 78-57 in the boys game and the Mohettes 78-57 in the girls. Rose Blomer scored 40 for the girls while Harrington led the boys with 23. Reserves played extensively and upcoming games at Moulton and Rusaeil were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Rose Blomer
Barbara Thomas
Marsha Day
Shirley Helmick
Vickie Renwick
Judy Cochran
Carl Reno
Mohawkettes
Mohawks
Fins
Harrington
MHL
Martin
Abee
Bettis
Argo
Coltrain
Max Argo
Moulton
Moulton “Boys
Rusaeil
Memorials Total 859.73 for Heart and Cancer Tributes
Mrs Roxa Miller reports 859.73 raised for Heart and Cancer Memorials from Jan 1 1985 to Jan 1 1966. 76 persons honored include Lela Ashby James Crowley Sam Bryan Donald Burgher and many others. one Christmas memorial and a Garfield school gift of 10 dollars replaced a Valentine party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxa Miller
Appanoose County
Mesdames Lela Ashby
James Crowley
Sam Bryan
Donald Burgher
Lester Brain
Vincent Browner
Charley Coe
John Clayworth
Emmett Connor
Lester Davis
Alvah Davis
Jake Dixon
Doyle Edmundson
Clell Fry
Court Ferguson
Curtis Green
John Heimer
Garfield School
Avis Medland
Weekend Visit Highlights in Des Moines Social List
Marsha Day vacationed from Thursday through Sunday with sister Mrs. Jim Carney and family in Des Moines. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Dorin and family for dinner. Marsha returned home with them. Sunday supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Padovich and ton of Newton with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Charity Julie and Jayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha
Jim Carney
Des Moines
Glen van Dorin
Bill Padovich
Ton
Newton
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Thank You Note for Support After Hospital Stay
Frank Cox expresses gratitude for gifts cards prayers and visits from friends neighbors and relatives. He also thanks Rev Coleman and Rev and Mrs Lazelle Stufflebeam for prayers and visits and the oat care by nurses staff and Dr Bos at the hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Thankful note from Mrs Ray Avera to Monroe County Hospital
A personal message expresses gratitude for care received while Mrs Ray Avera was a patient at Monroe County Hospital. The note thanks staff for their thoughtfulness, stating the kindness will always be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Ray Avera
Hospital thanks note from Carl Black to supporters
Carl Black thanks everyone for memories and prayers during his hospital stay at Alia and after returning home. He specifically mentions Bev Coleman for visits and prayers, expresses deep appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia
Bev
Coleman
Carl Black
Eastern Star to Install Jan. 11 Moravia
Moravia Eastern Stars will install new officers on Tuesday January 11 at 3 00 pm The regular meeting precedes at 7 00 pm and installation is open to friends and members Appointed officers include Adah Deanna Wilson Ruth Vera Moore Esther Bea French Martha Grace Kincate Electa Helen Johnson warder Lovernma Palmer Sentinel John Main chaplain Tressa Hawk marshal Doris Wilson organist Lucile Carter Elective officers include Mrs J 3 McAlister worthy matron Claude Hawk worthy patron Mrs John Sharp associate matron Loyd Carter associate patron Mrs John Main secretary Mrs Paul Bro shar treasurer Mrs Jim Herron conductress Mrs Genevieve Morgan associate conductress The Centerville installing team will conduct the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Eastern Stars
Adah
Deanna Wilson
Ruth
Vera Moore
Esther
Bea French
Martha
Grace Kincate
Electa
Helen Johnson
Warder
Lovernma Palmer
Sentinel
John. Main
Tressa Hawk
Marshall
Doris Wilson
Lucile Carter
J. 3. McAlister
Claude Hawk
John Sharp
Loyd Carter
John Main
Paul Broshar
Jim Herron
Genevieve Morgan
Centervillé
Dr Hale Slavin Dies Sudden in Nevada
Word came of the sudden death of Dr Hale B Slavin a prominent Las Vegas pathologist and surgeon. He collapsed while jogging after heart trouble and died Friday morning. Survivors include his wife Ruth a daughter in Iowa City and a son in Las Vegas. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Rudyard and was recalled during the Korean War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale B. Slavin
Las Vegas
S. Seventh St
Slavin
Union Pacific Railroad
Hale Slavin
Moravia
Coatsville
State University of Iowa
Lews City
Navy
Ruth
Mre--2éiclaw Schrawn, Jr
Lowe City
Thomas Slavin
Charles T. Slavin
Ottumwa
Charles N. Slavin
Muncie
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets at Mrs Strong
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday at Mrs. E. J. Strong’s home. Twelve members answered roll call by reading childhood poems. Mrs. Ira Boyer presided as the club voted five dollars to Rathbun Dam sign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
E. J. Strong
Ira Boyer
Rathbun Dam
M. A. Perry
Gateway Arch
Melissa Felton
Angkor
New Year Gatherings Span Families Across States
Local residents hosted and visited relatives during the New Year holidays. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller with her siblings in Corydon, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Gibbs, and extended visits with the Schupp, Main, Dolerman, and Woodward families, plus trips to Madison Nebraska and Jefferson City Missouri. Several travelers headed home after holiday gatherings in Joliet Phoenix and Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Miller
Indaw
Ivan Gibbs
Corydon
James Schupp
Ray Schupp
Carrel
Madison
Nebr
Mary Rose Main
New York City
David Dolerman
Dixie
Bonnie
Fredrick
Orange
Calif
Almont Main
Gary Woodward
Gordon Woodwards
Joliet
Rearly
Smith Tharp
Jefferson City
Wm. Woodward
Bruce
Natalie
New Mer
Robert Woodward
Omaha
Kay Herron
John Beseroét
Phoenix
Ariz
Eeron
Ames Herron Les
Sylvan
January Warmth Stuns Iowa Farmers and Citizens
Local January weather brings unseasonable warmth with temperatures in the low 50s while California and Arizona see 40s. Farmers report easy feeding conditions and plowing in central Illinois river bottom lands on New Year's Day. Residents hope for winter to end without a major blizzard as spring nears.
Signup Period Announced for 1966 Diversion Programs
Dale Jones, Chairman announces signups for 1966 wheat and feed grain programs start January 31 with a April 1 deadline. CAP signup begins January 31 with later CAP deadline. Farmers may file intentions. withdrawals trigger a 15 day window to enter wheat and feed grain programs. Signups at ASCS county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Jones
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
CAP
Junsa
ASCS
Christmas Guests Gather Across Midwest Families
A long list of holiday visitors from Ohio Nebraska Colorado Iowa and Illinois spent Christmas and New Year at various homes in Plainville Oskaloosa Shenandoah Joliet and Marshalltown. Notable names include Guthrey Male Long Woodward and Main families with extended relatives visiting through early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guthrey
Frank Male
Frankie
Avon Lake
Ohio
Cleveland
Male
the Guthreys
Kansas
Guthrey
Jack Long
Vanessa Kay
Henry McGhghy
Plainville
Donna Kay
Norfolk
Nebr
Amos McGhghy
Pueblo
Colorado
Long
Long Home
Wm. Woodward
Jack Frost
Omaha
Don Utley
Plainsview
Dale Laws
Famiy
Clyde Priebe
Algona
Marshalltown
Forrest
Religious services and programs across local Methodist churches
A list of weekly church schedules from Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, Moravia, Appanoose County churches, and First Christian, Nazarene, Evangelical United Brethren. Details include sermon titles Crusading Christians of the First Century, times for church school, sermons, MYF and Bible studies, and a new radio program Religion News and Commentary on KCOG starting January 8 at 9:15 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
Moravia
Ron Woodward
M.Y
Appanoose County Ministerial Association
KCOG
Centerville
Lovaium Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Interim pastor J A Ogden leads services with Wayne Thompson as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 6 00 p m MYF meeting. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Bible study Monday evening January 10 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl Tisve
Lovaium Methodist Church
Raw
Wayne Thompson
Local residents share visits and family updates
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and daughter Linda were business visitors in Ames. Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward and Randy spent the weekend in Des Moines with her parents. Several callers visited Mrs M A Perry and others in the area. Mrs Ray Avera returned home after a four week hospital stay for a blood clot. Royce family and neighbors enjoyed holiday gatherings and dinners across Ames and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
Linda
Ames
Bill Woodward
Randy
Des Moines
Kay Ellis
Elton Coleman
Almont Main
Ben Jones
M. A. Perry
R. H. Pennington
Gomer Stocker
Sarah Stocker
Emory Hiatt
Julie
Jeffrey Perry
Ray Avera
Abia
Harvey Hayes
Lee’s Summit
Larry Brooks
Richard Rayme
Max McDonough
Joyce McDonough
Janice
Overland Park
Kansas
Ruben Faber
Floyd McFall
Centerville
Floyd Mcrall
R. S. Faber
Faber
Russell Hindmad
Assessors Named Can't Pay Taxes Yet Waiting for Other Counties
County Assessor Ruth Tucker announces the 1966 assessors list for all townships including McCord Bowen Rinehart and Wells with Center ville to be reassessed at the courthouse. State rulings on agricultural lands and mercantile property are discussed alongside levy approvals and the need for out-of-county education levies before local taxes can be set. Howard Evens is reappointed to the Board of Revenue for six years as the County Conference Board approves assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Tucker
Paul McCord
Bellair
Walnut
Jerry Bowen
Caldwell
Pleasant
Exline
Cincinnati
Ora Rinehart
Chariton
Independence
Bill Carter
Douglas
Sharon
W. R. Hefner
Franklin
Lincoln
Numa
Clive Wells
Johns Township
Plano
N. R. Ward
Taylor Township
Moravia
Loral Bryant
Udell
Union
Unionville
Ross Fox
Washington and Wells
Moulton
Earl Boyer
Vermillion Township
Mystic
Rathbun
John Turner
Centerville
Tucker
Centerville Corporation
Verl K. Farnsworth
Clemenshaw
Board of Assessment and Review
State Tax Commission
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Wayne County
County Conference Board
Howard Evens
Revenw
Board of Supervisors
Moravia FS Sets 11th Annual Meeting at High School
Moravia Farm Service Co president Ralph Twinner announces the 11th annual meeting will be held Saturday in the Moravia Community High School gym. Reports on the past year and plans for the next year will be presented, with director Ross Gilfillan as principal speaker. A luncheon will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo. Ag
Ralph Twinner
Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia
Ralph
Farm Bureau
Ralph Turner
Ross Gilfillan
FS Services, Inc
Appal ‘Noose, Davis
Monroe County
Fs’ Services, Inc
The
Minois Agricultural Association
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Mrs Underwood Released After Major Surgery
Mrs. Howard Underwood of Dakota City was released from Iowa City hospital on December 30 after major surgery. Dec 20 Mrs. Richard Morrison stayed there with her daughter. Richard Morrison and Mrs Underwood's son Richard picked her up for Moravia. Howard Underwood and son Robert traveled from Dakota City over New Year weekend to take them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Underwood
Dakota City
Iowa City Hospital
Richard Morrison
Moravia Eastern Star Holds Regular Meeting Schedule
Regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Star at 7 00 p m Tuesday January 11 followed by installation of new officers at 8 60 p m Friends and members are asked to attend Mary McAlister W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eleven boys start Cub Scout Pack induction
Eleven boys Jerold Brownlee Douglas Doud John Guthrey Jr Monty Hahn Johnny Johnson David Jones Ferlin McAlister Steven McKinley Bobby Robinson Eddy Simpson and Bobby VanDorin joined Cub Scout Pack 11 at a Bobcat Induction ceremony December 40 at the Legion home. Under den mothers Nellie Eaves Mary McAlister Valera Guthrey and Helen Johnson two dens meet weekly supervised by Cubmaster Dick Johnson with Bill Ragan and Jim Herron assisting. Pack committee includes Kenneth Doud Orby Jones Glen VanDorin and John Guthrey. Carl Hiatt represents the Moravia Volunteer Fire Department sponsoring organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
Jerold Brownlee
Douglas Doud
John Guthrey, Jr
Monty Hahn
Johnny Johnson
David Jones
Ferlin McAlister
Steven McKinley
Bobby Robinson
Eddy Simpson
Bobby VanDorin
Nellie Eaves
Mary McAlister
Valera Guthrey
Helen Johnson
Dick Johnson
Bill Ragan
Jim Herron
Kenneth Doud
Orby Jones
Glen VanDorin
John Guthrey
Carl Hiatt
Moravia
Ron Woodward Tells Of Holidays In The Sand Blast Islands
Army Band member Ron Woodward writes from abroad describing a holiday voyage by ship to the Sand Blast Islands with officer Lester Dooley. He notes six of 360 islands visited, Christmas in Panama, and plans to travel by chartered bus inland before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Woodward
United States Army
Sand Blast Islands
Lester Dooley
Panama
Sunday Dinner Honors Maryland Family
A community gathering at Moravia’s building on Sunday January 2 honored Mr. and Mrs. Francis Robinson and Lary of Salisbury Maryland and Mrs. Dweena Sandifer Eddie and Margaret of Woodbury New Jersey. Also attending were numerous relatives from Ottumwa Brompton Indianola Albia Moravia and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Francis Robinson
Lary
Salisbury
Maryland
Dweena Sandifer
Eddie
Margaret
Woodbury
N. J
Edward Robinson
Brompton
Ellis Robinson
Roscoe Bailey
Marvin Steele
Ottumwa
Harold Pool
Judy
Indiana
Jack Hoffman
Carl Hiatt
Gus Hiatt
Robert Pool
Indianola
Howard Robinson
Albia
Halph Robinson
Mary
Jep Lockman
New Years Eve Party for EPC Club Members
A New Years Eve party was hosted at the Genevieve Morgan home for EPC club members and husbands. Co hosts were Gail Tuttle and Bertha Lathen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dan Pettibone David Dohermann. Six Rock tables awarded prizes to Grace Main Clifford Paxston Virginia Pettibone and George Firkins. Salad sandwiches mints coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Morgan
E.P.C. Club
Gail Tuttle
Bertha Lathen
Dan Pettibone
David Dohermann
Grace Main
Clifford Paxston
Virginia Pettibone
George Firkins
Christmas thanks from Elna Brightendt in Callen California
Mrs Elna Brightendt expresses gratitude for the many Christmas cards letters and gifts from friends and relatives. She extends blessings to all and signs from P O Box 9 Callen California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Elna Brightendt
P.O
Callen
California
Piano Pupils To Give Recital At Methodist Church
Piano pupils of Mrs. John Guthrey will give a short recital Sunday afternoon January 9 at 2 30 at the Methodist church. Performers include Sally Avera Marilyn Shelquist Fonda Dicks Natalie Woodward Linda Sheldon and Joellyn Veach. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guthrey
Methodist Church
Sally Avera
Marilyn Shelquist
Fonda Dicks
Natalie Woodward
Linda Sheldon
Joellyn Veach
Women’s Society of World Service Holds All Day Meeting
The Women’s Society of World Service gathered for an all day meeting at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Mrs. Zell Callen led the mission study on the theme “Letters of Trial and Triumphs” from first and second Peter. Attendees shared favorite verses and a noon cooperative dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Zell Callen
Peter
Foster Family Turkey Dinner Hosts Jan 2 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Oli Foster entertained at a family coop Thanksgiving style turkey dinner at their Centerville home on January 2 1966. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. David West Mr. and Mrs. Leon Burns and Linds Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burns Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hawk Clem E Sandra Cindy Davie and Carl from Centerville along with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gorden Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burns and Robert Mr. Rex Foster Gary Wyllen Ottumwa and Mr. and Mrs. Olin Foster. Several were unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oli Foster
David West
Leon Burns
Linds
Nanta
Russell Burns
Everett Hawk
Clem E
Sandra
Cindy
Davie
Carl
Centerville
Lester Gorden
Jim Burns
Robert
Rex Foster
Gary Wyllen
Ottumwa
Olin Foster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seymour Tues
Frank ¢. Cox
Eastern Star
DR. Hale Slavin
Nevada
Century Club
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Semmon
Aid
Birdie Mains
W.5
W.S
FS Annual Meeting
E.T.C. Clus
W.S.W.S
E.U.B. Church
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